1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER height

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Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt .
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
To move it down, squeeze the release button and.move
the adjuster to the desired position.
You can move the
adjuster up just
by pushing up on the shoulder belt
guide. After you move the adjuster
to where you want it,
try to move it down without squeezing the release button
to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height
so that the shoulder portion of. the belt is
centered on
your shoulder. The belt should be away from
your face and neck, but not falling
off your shoulder.
1-14'

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See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
If you rarely make a moderate or
heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, then
-- very carefully -- make
a few moderate brake stops about every
1,000 miles
(1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by
backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we
design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Chevrolet does when it is new.
When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@ battery.
You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s
time for a new battery, we recommend
a Delco
Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the replacement
number shown on the original battery’s label.
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Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have
a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for
replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance
and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
A CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how many miles it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to
replace
a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
6-42
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Parts
Air Cleaner Element
2.2L ...................... AC Type A-1172C
2.4L
...................... AC Type A-1172C
2.2L
......................... AC Type PF-47
2.4L
......................... AC Type PF-44
2.2L
...................... AC Type CV-900C
Engine Oil Filter
PCV Valve
2.4L .................................. N/A
Spark Plugs
2.2L ........................ AC Type 41 -928
2.4L ........................ AC Type 41-910
Gap: 1.52 mm (0.060
inch)
Gap: 1.52 mm (0.060 inch)
Dimensions
Length
Coupe
................ 180.3 inches (458.0 cm)
Sedan
................. 180.3 inches (458.0 cm)
Convertible
............ 180.3 inches (458.0 cm)
Dimensions (Continued)
Width
Coupe
................. 75.4 inches (191.6 cm)
Sedan
.................. 75.4 inches (191.6 cm)
Convertible
............. 75.4 inches (19 1.6 cm)
Coupe
................. 53.2 inches (135.1 cm)
Sedan
.................. 54.9 inches (139.4 cm)
Height
Convertible
............. 53.9 inches ( 136.9 cm)
Wheelbase Coupe
................. 104.1 inches (264.4 cm)
Sedan
................. 104.1 inches (264.4 cm)
Convertible
............ 104.1 inches (264.4 cm)
Coupe
................. 57.6 inches (146.2 cm)
Sedan
.................. 57.6 inches (146.2 cm)
Convertible
............. 57.6 inches (146.2 cm)
Coupe
................. 56.8 inches (144.2 cm)
Sedan
.................. 56.8 inches (144.2 cm)
convertible
............. 56.8 inches (144.2 cm)
Front Tread
Rear Tread
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...................................... 6-57
Parts
....................................... 6-60
Wheel
...................................... 6-41
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-46
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-46
Child
....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-4
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-46
Systemcheck
................................ 7-38
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2- 17
Reverse, Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-21
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance, Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-33
Rotation, Tires
................................. 6-38
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-46
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care
....................................... 6-46
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-3 1
Children .................................... 1-33
Driver Position
............................... 1 - 1 1
Extender
.................................... 1-46
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 1 1
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-15, 1-44, 1-45 Lap Belt
.................................... 1-3 1
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 . 1 1. 1-26
Larger Children
.............................. 1-43
Passenger Position
............................ 1-25
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 10
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-29
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-26
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-25
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.65
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-46
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1 . 14
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-33
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-25
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-37
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-3
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-4
Reclining Front
............................... 1-2
Easy Entry
................................... 1-4
ManualFront
................................. 1-1
Rear
........................................ 1-5
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-36
Seats
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-2
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Second Gear. Manual Transaxle ................... 2-21
Security System
................................. 2-9
Service
........................................ 6-1
Bulletins. Ordering
............................. 8-9
Manuals. Ordering
............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-52
Publications. Ordering
.......................... 8-9
Work. Doing
Your Own ......................... 6- 1
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-9
Service Publications
.............................. 8-9
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-24
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-49
Shift Lever
............................... 2- 16. 2-20
Shift Light
............................... 2-22. 2-75
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-22
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 16
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-24
OutofPUk
.................................. 2-26
Shifting. Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-14
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-32
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-58
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-59
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-31 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-63
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-45
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-39
Starting Your Engine
.................. 2.12.2.13. 2.14
Steam
........................................ 5-13
Steering
....................................... 4-9
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-40
In Emergencies
............................... 4-11
Power
.................................. 4.9. 6.26
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-30
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-45
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-33
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-48
Sunroof
....................................... 2-48
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1 . 19
Surge
Tank. Coolant ............................. 5-17
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......................... 6-25
Symbols. Vehicle
................................ viii
Tachometer
.................................. 2-64
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-34
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-24
Theft
.......................................... 2-8
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-20
SRS ......................................... 1-19